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Show -7 SPANISH FORK Covering what matters most A6 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 1 , 2009 Fire safety in the home Business of the month Spanish Fork Fire Mar- If your clothes should ever shal Joe Jarvis said Span- catch on fire, stop wherever ish Fork has had a number you are, drop to the floor or of "major fires" recently, ground, and roll over and some of which could have over to smother the flames. been prevented. He shared Cover your face with your the following tips for home hands to protect the face. Practice this with young fire safety. 1. Install an4 maintain children regularly. 5. Crawl low in smoke. smoke detectors. Install at least one smoke detector on Smoke is hot from the fire. every level of your home. This will make it rise to the This includes the basement, highest part of your house, it is also recommended to around the ceiling. That place one in unfinished base- is why you crawl low in ments .'There should be one smoke. The cleanest air-is inside-each sleeping area. In near the floor. 6. In the event someone apartment buildings, there should be a smoke detector gets burned in a fire put cool water on the burned skin imin each apartment. Install, test and maintain mediately. Seek a doctor's smoke detectors according help if a blister forms or if to the manufacturer's di- the burn is severe. 7. Smokers need watchrections. Replace the dead batteries immediately. The ers. Make sure smokers ex. detector will usually emit tinguish cigarettes in large, short beeps when batteries deep ashtrays. Empty the begin to lose power. Keep ashtrays into the toilet. the face of the detector Check under the sofa and clean and free of dust and chair cushions for cigarette butts before going to bed. cobwebs. 2. Practice EDITH Exit Never smoke in bed. Drills in the Home. Design 8. Space heaters need an escape plan for the fam- space. Keep portable space ily. Make sure special provi- heaters at least 36 inches sions are made for infants, away from things that burn elderly, and handicapped paper, bedding, clothing, persons. Always have two curtains, etc. Keep small ways out of any room, in- children away from the cluding basements, in case heaters. Turn the heaters smoke or flames make one off when going to bed or way unusable. Make sure when leaving the home. that everyone knows where 9. Be careful when cookto go when they get out of ing. Always pay complete the house. Pick a place for attention when cooking at everyone to meet. Never the stove. Keep your chilgo back into a building that dren out of the way. If grease is on fire. In an apartment catches fire, place a lid over building, use only the stairs the pan to smother the fire; as an exit, never an elevator. turn off the burner. Never 3. A match is a tool. throw water or anything Matches and lighters are else onto a grease fire. Make tools for adults. Keep them sure pot handles are turned 1 where children cannot inward so that they can't be reach them. Teach children accidentally tipped over. to give matches and light10. Practice safety with ers to adults.-.;. -^ ': :> ..„ iV electricity. If an appliance 4. Stop, Drop, and Roll. ' gives off smoke or a burn- ing odor, unplug it immediately and have it checked for repairs. Check the cords on appliances; have cords replaced if they are frayed or broken. Do not place extension cords under rugs or in other places where they may be stepped on and broken. If you replace a blown fuse, make sure the new fuse is of the same amperage. 11. Fireplace and wood burning stoves. A wood fire is something that can be enjoyed on a cold winter night. But unless you operate your wood-burning appliance properly, a chimney fire may be the result. Inspect your chimney for creosote buildup. The NFPA suggests that you allow no more than 1/4 inch of creosote to build up before cleaning. Using your fireplace two to three times a week during the winter may accumulate that 1/4 inch every two years. Fireplace stoves and room heaters used regularly can accumulate creosote in a short period of time. After fires, when emptying ashes always use a metal bucket. And never place hot coals or ashes in a plastic garbage can. 12. House keeping. A well kept home is less likely to have a fire, and much easier for fireman to negotiate. Keep walkways clear. Avoid storing anything around furnaces and water heaters, especially flammable liquids. Do not allow materials to pile up, especially where they may block exits and windows. Firemen are often only able to see inches ahead, due to heavy smoke, and negotiate by feel during fire and rescue operations. Clutter only hinders and lengthens tim& taken-to save' lives and property. * Open house: From FIRE • A l Upstairs, where most of the damage took place, Jed Morley pointed out a fire precaution that helped save his family. "The number one thing that saved the kids' lives was a smoke detector," he said. The Morley's neighbor, Cynthia White, and her 11- year-old daughter, Alyssa, "I didn't realize it could do were among those who took that much." a tour of the house. They said Cynthia said their famseeing the fire damage made ily would be putting a fire an-impression on them. plan in place that night. "It was really, really Although the open scary and really sad," said house was only planned Alyssa. "It looked like a for one hour, 5:30-6:30, haunted house." Morley said they had a Cynthia commented on . steady stream until 8 p.m. the extent of the smoke He estimated that between 300-500 people came, damage. "I was surprised by the some from as far as Alpine smoke damage," she said. and Santaquin. racie iou s _ otions-. 1_ ^ - ™ I t ^^mmm ^ ^ ^ _ ^—t ^ ^ ^ _ Dana Robinson / Spanish Fork News HONOREES: At the recent Spanish Fork/Salem Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting and Breakfast, held Thursday, March 5, Ambrosia Jewels was recognized as the March 2009 Business'of the Month. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Steve Wilson and Karen Frost, chamber board members, and business owners Kusum and Shyam Rungta. Courtesy photo EMTS: Four new members of the Ambulance Department were recognized. Pictured, left to right, are Riley Robinson, Nina Mortensen, Michael Nielsen and Tammie Harding. Ambulance Dept. holds banquet The Spanish Fork Ambulance Department recently held their; annual recognition banquet. ..The members and their "spouses •* enjoyed a delicious dinner and a wonderful evening of socializing. Riley has beea with the department for several months and has been a valued "EMT, however, this banquet is his last as his new employment will render him unavailable for service. Nina. Michael and Tamie were warmly welcomed and it,is hoped they will enjoy their service to and school responsibilities. the community for many Carol Davis was recogyears to come. In addition nized for 30 years of conto the new members, threes. voluntary service 'Other merhbers^verfe recd'g- ^ the IJepartment. She also nized and awarded for their %orks as training officer, positive attitudes during planning and implementing difficult calls. Those indi- weekly training schedules, viduals were Kisha Banks, including annual CPR cerJustin Thomas, and Jenifer tification for all members. Thomas. Kisha recently An amazing accomplishcompleted the Intermediate ment few could claim. The EMT course, which is an Department would like to intensive 12 week program. sincerely thank all of its All three of these members members for their wonderwork on the night crew, de- ful service, commitment voting their days to work and dedication. Seniors honor Barney for 2009 Clea Aust SENIOR CITIZENS In February the Senior Citizens of Spanish Fork held their monthly membership dinner on the first Friday of the month. Dale R. Barney was chosen as the "Senior Citizen's Man of the Year" for 2009. The following arc excerpts from a tribute to Dale given at the dinner: Dale is a man who has worn many hats. He has been addressed as bishop, counselor in the stake presidency, mayor, dad and grandpa. But the most common is that of Dale R. Dale was bom to Ray and Lucinda Barney and called Spanish Fork 'home* all his life. He spent his youth (in his own words) as a member of the "Salt Grass Outlaws." He was active in sports 'in high school, participat- ing in football, track and boxing. After graduating from high school he married Ila Mae Sheen of Spanish Fork. In 1950 he joined the Army National Guard, feeling it was his duty to serve his country as a member of the 145th Field Artillery' and served in the Korean War, where he was awarded See BARNEY • A7 «__ Bring in this coupon for 20% Off ! TONS of Sale Fabric any single item L New Classes for March! _ Excludes Items already on sale. ' Offer expires 04-01-09. f:|Haveyou tried the new restaurant in,SpanishFork? Visit our website: www.gracielous.com 801-423-1339 I 416 NOI4 Sw* Road, Salem I^Oblden Chicken Salad <s^llfe,;'.j: t^a* '•'•- Market Street Panini -™& • Mediterranean Croissant ' • ^ ^ » « ^ P ^ J London broiled Roast |